Is Hollywood Blvd L.A. safe to do with kids?

[jspitz1]

Hi, we are hoping to do a couple of days in L.A. before flying to Orlando for our Caribbean cruise (will be flying from Australia).  My son wants to see the "Walk of Fame".  I went there 20+ years ago and it felt fairly safe, but looking at recent reviews of the area and a lot of comments how many drug affected/homeless/people begging there are in the area and may not be safe for kids.  We were hoping to get a photo of the Hollywood sign from Hollywood & Highland and see the Dolby theatre too.  Anyone had recent experience in the area-are we best just to do a quick stop at the Walk of Fame to get a couple of photos and then move on to the other places?  Thanks for any info you can provide.  

[gvgseg]

I would not worry too much about safety concerns. Take proper precautions that you would take in any busy, touristy area and you should be fine.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

Is Hollywood Blvd L.A. safe to do with kids?

 

Not at 3AM, but other than that it is fine. There are lots of people and tourists during the day and early evening through 9 or 10 PM. We often park at Hollywood & Highland for the Hollywood Bowl and walk down the hill to get our car after a performance and have never had an issue. Hollywood has actually improved the last 20 years.

[jspitz1]

Thanks so much for your replies-I feel a bit less stressed about visiting this strip again. 

 

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

We took our grandkids a couple of years ago during the day and it was fine.  Depending on the kids interests the La Bea Tar Pits aren't to far away and well worth the visit.